News & Announcements
A special thanks to Phantacee Salon & Spa of Arlington, Union Jacks of Bethesda, Bus Boys & Poets of Shirlington, and DC United for supporting HT and our animals.
These great businesses have recently hosted fundraising and adoption events, helping HT to find homes for more animals and bring in needed funds for others!
When looking for businesses to support, please consider supporting those that support the animals!
4th of July is a fun, outdoor for the whole family - except for some of our four-legged friends.
With temps in the high nineties, it will be extremely hot for pets on the 4th. Beware that sidewalks and especially roads (where many holiday street fairs take place) will be in excess of one hundred and fifty degrees. Your pets will quickly burn their paws and overheat. Do NOT take this chance. Leave your pet at home.
When the fireworks start, many animals become fearful. Do not leave home without ensuring your windows and doors are securely shut. Animals that become fearful may often try to escape through doors and windows. And if you bring your pet with you to watch the fireworks, he/she may slip a collar and bolt if the loud noises make him fearful.
Finally, NEVER leave your pet in a hot car. Cars can heat up to temps above one hundred degrees in a matter of minutes. Do not take this chance. Play it safe and leave your pets at home.
Be smart and be thoughtful. Do not put your pet in danger this holiday! Burnt paws and loud noises are no picnic for pets.
Happy and Safe 4th of July from Homeward Trails!
Last weekend's charity dog wash raised more than 6 Hundred $$ for Homeward Trails Animal Rescue!
We thank the wonderful staff of Fur-Get Me Not and all the great HT volunteers who came out to suds up!
We could not do it without you!!!
Make a donation of any size towards the Fayette County, WV Matching Opportunity and it will be matched by 50%! Yes, your $50 donation will automatically become $75! How? Why? Who? A kind donor has made a pledge of $1,000 in honor of his kitty Berkely. This donation will match donations by 50% to support the rescue of more dogs and cats from Fayette County, WV.
Fayette County, WV is the very first shelter that Homeward Trails worked with, starting back in 2002. To date, we have rescued thousands of animals from this rural area, helping to decrease the euthanasia rate a great deal. This donation opportunity will allow us to take in even more, by providing funds for spay/neuter, vaccinations and boarding for animals that need Homeward Trails to give them a second chance at life.
Simply click here to make a donation today: http://helpjack0.chipin.com/fayette-county-shelter-matching-donation-opportunity.
Join us THIS SATURDAY, June 26th for a special dog adoption event AND charity dog wash!
Dog Adoption event is from 10 a.m. to noon
Charity dog wash is from 9-6. 9-noon a volunteer will wash your dog and 100% goes to HT. Noon - 6 you wash your dog and 50% goes to HT.
Where? Fur-Get Me Not Dog Wash, 1722 Florida Ave. NW Washington, DC 20009
When? Saturday, June 26th 9-6 dog wash, 10-noon adoption event
Who will be there?
Macy http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16558487
Sinky http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16558496
Sparky (Boston Terrier/Beagle mix to be posted...)
Levi http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16709561
Lucas http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16711389
Marla http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16536713
We are thrilled to announce that a generous donor has made a matching donation offer to Homeward Trails to help us rescue more cats and dogs from our partner shelter in Fayette County, WV! This kind act is in honor of his rescued cat Berkley. YAY Berkley!
Fayette County Animal Control is the "original" shelter that launched Homeward Trails, when on a cold December day in 2001, founder Sue Bell wandered in to make a donation of dog biscuits. Two days later, she left with three dogs and WHOLA! Homeward Trails started! Over the years, the euthanasia rate at Fayette County has diminished thanks in part to 8 years of dedicated rescuing from this shelter by Homeward Trails and other shelters who got involved with HT's urging.
This generous offer will match any donation by 50%....so your 50 dollar donation today will automatically become 75 dollars....and more cats and dogs in the small, sad, rural shelter of Fayette County will leave alive.
Just click here to make a donation of any size...and help us give the animals of Fayette County a second chance at life!
http://helpjack0.chipin.com/fayett-county-matching-opportunity
(pictured is Slinky, a recently rescued cutie from Fayette County who is available for adoption thru HT)
Get Fido squeaky clean while helping homeless animals - simply by getting bubbly!
Join us this Saturday, June 26th, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fur-Get Me Not Dog Wash, 1722 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009.
Come in from 9 to noon and have a volunteer wash your dog and 100% of the cost benefits Homeward Trails!
Come in from noon to 6 p.m. and you wash your dog with 50% benefitting Homeward Trails!
Visit www.furgetmenot.com to learn about Fur-Get Me Not!
Thursday, June 10th
6-9 p.m.
Lucky Strike Lounge 701 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001-3784 (near Gallery Place/Chinatown)
Join Homeward Trails at the unique and fun bar/restaurant Lucky Strike for a nite of fun to benefit the animals!
A portion of every tab will support Homeward Trails....but you MUST bring a specialized flyer with you!
E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to get the flyer and share it widely. Come bowl, eat and drink for the animals!
MY DOG DIGS......DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS, HEALTH CARE.....
Make an online donation of 10 Dollars or more through the month of May and we will send you a MY DOG DIGS sticker for your car!
Simply go to www.homewardtrails.org/donate to make your donation. Be sure to include in the notes section MY DOG DIGS (and specify which sticker you want).
Stickers will be mailed to the address provided.
Stop by the HT booth at Fairlington Day, this Saturday, May 15th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Utah Park, 3191 South Utah Street, in Fairlington (ARLINGTON). Buy great items for you, your dog and cat. Enjoy the doggy splash pool. Meet our adoptable CATS and DOGS!
Also enjoy food, fun, music, and games with your neighbors and visitors from the Arlington County Board. Visit www.fca-fairlington.org for more information.
